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Simont Braun is a leader in IP in Belgium and an expert in patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, know-how & trade secrets, geographical indications and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as food law, distributorship issues, competition, marketing and consumer protection (including personal data protection).

Complex patent litigation

A flexible team is dedicated to international and domestic patent litigation and has broad experience in the fields of life sciences & pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mechanical engineering and telecom. 

Trademark litigation 

Simont Braun handles many important trademark infringement cases for major industries active in various sectors.

Copyright 

Simont Braun has been representing for many years cable television operators. These companies constantly extend their services, and we guide them through landmark issues Simont Braun also assists several museums, art projects, a major music competition, artists and art collectors on contractual issues.

Design protection

Simont Braun has been litigating/advising several cases on EU designs and/or copyright on designs.

Gaming expertise

In 2020, Simont Braun has set up a multidisciplinary team dedicated to gaming, video games, e-sports and the entertainment industry at large. Our team is building an expert and comprehensive client journey to assist gaming/entertainment actors at every step of the development, collaboration, protection, licensing of their project.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simont Braun has a notable reputation for advising clients on the full range of contentious intellectual property matters, handling patent infringement, revocation and injunctive relief proceedings, as well as trade mark infringement and opposition proceedings. Team members also advise on disputes over copyright fees and anti-counterfeiting measures, as well as IP transfer agreements and standard-essential patents. The law firm acts for clients from the life sciences, manufacturing, food and beverage, and luxury goods sectors. Clients also benefit from the fact that members of the law firm's dispute resolution practice are admitted to plead before the Belgian Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

  • Simont Braun advised Kadine on various trade mark, copyright and design protection issues related to one of the brand's original jumpers.

Strengths

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The team is very flexible in its organisation and is also reactive.

Intellectual Property respondent
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Simont Braun provides quick and clear service, and it understands our business very well.

Intellectual Property respondent
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Simont Braun is legally very strong but also very strategic in its approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernand de Visscher
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Fernand de Visscher
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Senior Statespeople

Fernand de Visscher has notable experience in patent disputes. He also advises clients on market authorisations for new products and trade mark litigation.

Fernand de Visscher is a very high-level specialist and good adviser. He knows how to create trust.

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Emmanuel Cornu
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Emmanuel Cornu
1
Band 1

Emmanuel Cornu stands out for his work in trade mark litigation, including representing clients in infringement and opposition proceedings. He also represents clients in patent disputes, as well as assisting with copyright issues and selective distribution agreements.

Emmanuel Cornu is both a professional and meticulous lawyer who really thinks through each next step for his clients.

Emmanuel Cornu is an incredible adviser who is very professional and skilled.

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Eric De Gryse
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Eric De Gryse
2
Band 2

Eric De Gryse is active in patent litigation, including assisting the owners of standard-essential patents with validity disputes. He also acts on trade mark infringement proceedings, and on copyright issues and patent transfer agreements.

Eric De Gryse is someone with a lot of experience. He is an all-rounder.

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Michaël De Vroey
4
Michaël De Vroey
4
Band 4

Michaël De Vroey is active in trade mark, copyright and design right infringement proceedings. He often assists clients hailing from the fashion and consumer goods sectors.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
Emmanuel Cornu
1
Emmanuel Cornu
1
Band 1
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Eric De Gryse
2
Eric De Gryse
2
Band 2
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Michaël De Vroey
4
Michaël De Vroey
4
Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Patent
Fernand de Visscher
S
Fernand de Visscher
S
Senior Statespeople
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Eric De Gryse
3
Eric De Gryse
3
Band 3
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Members

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Emmanuel Cornu

Emmanuel Cornu

Head of Department

Eric De Gryse

Eric De Gryse

Head of Department

Fernand de Visscher

Fernand de Visscher

Head of Department

Julie Kever